George F. Korkmas (born August 2, 1931) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963.

George F. Korkmas
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 21-2 district
In office
December 18, 1961 – January 8, 1963
Preceded byPeter J. La Valle
Personal details
Born(1931-08-02)August 2, 1931
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Theresa Eltife
(m. 1952)
Alma materCatholic University of America

Korkmas was born on August 2, 1931, in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Tyler High School in 1948. He attended the Catholic University of America and graduated in 1952 with a degree in chemical engineering. That same year, he married his wife, Theresa Eltife, and they had five children.

In 1961, he was elected in a special election to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Peter J. La Valle.[1] He was the first Republican to represent Galveston County in the Texas House of Representatives since Reconstruction.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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